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YemenPassport validity
At the interview at the border you must present a passport that is valid for at least six months. Passport cards will not be accepted.
Bahamas Department of Immigration — Before Your Arrival✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Bahamas visa requirements · checked 26 September 2026
Visa & Entry Requirements for Bahamas
Most travellers can visit the Bahamas without a visa: 124 of 198 passports enter visa-free, usually for 90 days.
The Bahamas' Department of Immigration lists the countries whose citizens' Bahamian visa requirements are waived for visits of no more than three or eight months, as each individual agreement may dictate, and the countries whose citizens must apply for and obtain Bahamian visas before attempting entry. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes its own lists of who does and does not need a visa. Travellers who are not citizens or legal residents must present a completed Bahamas Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation Card at the border.
124
Passports visa-free
1
eVisa or eTA online
73
Embassy visa required
Do I need a visa for Bahamas? Quick answers
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United States
Visa-free
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United Kingdom
Visa-free
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Germany
Visa-free
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India
Visa required
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China
Visa-free
30 days
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Canada
Visa-free
240 days
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Australia
Visa-free
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Poland
Visa-free
Another passport? Use the checker or find it in the table below.
Visa for Bahamas — requirements summary
- Visa-free: 124 (63%)
- eVisa: 1 (1%)
- Visa required: 73 (37%)
All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Bahamas, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.
No passport matches your search.
Bahamas visa types, fees and processing times
Self-Sponsored Visitor Visa
eVisa- Processing
- 7–10 business days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Entries
- Single
- Extension
- Possible
Fee not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Extension of stay
Extension- Extension
- Possible
Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Entry requirements for Bahamas
Vaccinations: Yellow fever
1 yearA valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over 1 year of age arriving directly from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, and from travellers who have transited more than 12 hours through an airport in such a country; travellers must be vaccinated at least 10 days before entering The Bahamas. Since January 2014, proof of yellow fever vaccination is no longer required for travellers arriving from Trinidad and Tobago.
Bahamas Department of Immigration — Before Your Arrival✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Travel insurance
No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to the Bahamas. The UK government says medical treatment is of a good standard but can be expensive, that serious cases are transferred to Nassau or Freeport, or Miami, by air ambulance, and to check before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Bahamas travel advice: health✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Return or onward ticket
The Department of Immigration says that during the interview at the border the prospective visitor must possess a valid return ticket or means of departing The Bahamas, and present a completed Bahamas Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation Card.
Bahamas Department of Immigration — Before Your Arrival✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Proof of funds
The Department of Immigration says that, under the Immigration Act, Chapter 191, Section 22, travellers who are not citizens or legal residents must meet prescribed criteria at the border, including having financial means to sustain themselves during the stay (or identifying a local sponsor who will receive them). No official source we could read states an amount.
Bahamas Department of Immigration — Before Your Arrival✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Arrival cards and declarations: Bahamas Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation Card
During the interview at the border, the prospective visitor must present a completed Bahamas Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation Card, a passport that is valid for at least six months, and a valid return ticket or means of departing The Bahamas. The Department of Immigration asks passengers arriving by sea to complete the Inward Passenger and Crew Manifest for all individuals aboard the vessel.
Bahamas Department of Immigration — Before Your Arrival✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Overstay penalties
No one, other than a person entitled to land under section 20, may remain in The Bahamas after the period the Immigration Officer or the Director of Immigration permitted under section 22, unless they hold a valid permit under section 30. Breaking this rule is an offence. Where no other penalty is provided, an offence is punishable on summary conviction by a fine of three thousand dollars (3,000; the Act does not name the currency), two years in prison, or both. The UK government says penalties for overstaying include a fine, detention and deportation.
Bahamas Legislation (laws.bahamas.gov.bs) — Immigration Act, Ch. 191 (LRO 1/2017)✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026
Customs allowances
BSD 10,000.Bahamas Customs says each person or responsible family member travelling is required to declare if they are travelling with cash or negotiable instruments, or precious metals or precious stones, of a value equivalent to BSD 10,000. Penalties for non-compliance can include forfeiture of the cash, plus a fine of up to $2,000.
Bahamas Customs Department — travellers currency declaration✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Bahamas visa requirements statistics
198
Passports covered
124
Most common: Visa-free
1
Least common: eVisa
63%
Visa-free access
Visa-free stays by length
- 240 days · 1 passport
- 90 days · 2 passports
- 30 days · 1 passport
Understanding Bahamas visa requirements
We track the entry rules of Bahamas for 198 passports. The most common situation is visa-free, which applies to 124 passports (63%). 63% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is eVisa (1 passport).
Entry categories for Bahamas
- Visa-free entry: 124 passports can enter without a visa, for stays from 30 to 240 days.
- eVisa: 1 passport can apply for an electronic visa online.
- Visa required: 73 passports must apply at an embassy or consulate.
What else you need to enter Bahamas
- Passport validity: At the interview at the border you must present a passport that is valid for at least six months.
- Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to the Bahamas.
- Return or onward ticket: The Department of Immigration says that during the interview at the border the prospective visitor must possess a valid return ticket or means of departing The Bahamas, and present a completed Bahamas Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation Card.
- Proof of funds: The Department of Immigration says that, under the Immigration Act, Chapter 191, Section 22, travellers who are not citizens or legal residents must meet prescribed criteria at the border, including having financial means to sustain themselves during the stay (or identifying a local sponsor who will receive them).
Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Bahamas or its official immigration website before you travel.
Frequently asked questions about Bahamas visas
Do I need a visa for The Bahamas?
The Department of Immigration says Bahamian visa requirements are waived, under official international visa agreements, for citizens of the countries it lists, among them the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Canada, for visits of no more than three or eight months, as each individual agreement may dictate. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Benin and Ghana among the countries that do not need a visa, and Bosnia among those that do. Citizens of the countries on the Department's visa list must apply for and obtain Bahamian visas before attempting entry.
Do US citizens need a passport for The Bahamas?
Yes. The Department of Immigration says that at the interview at the border a prospective visitor must present a passport that is valid for at least six months, and that passport cards will not be accepted.
Do I have to fill in a form before arriving?
Yes. The Department of Immigration says the prospective visitor must present a completed Bahamas Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation Card at the border interview, and asks passengers arriving by sea to complete the Inward Passenger and Crew Manifest for all individuals aboard the vessel.
How long can I stay in The Bahamas?
The Department of Immigration says visa waivers allow visits of no more than three or eight months, as each individual agreement may dictate; Canada's travel advice says Canadians do not need a tourist visa for stays of up to 8 months. If you want to stay beyond the period granted, you can apply for a visitor extension before the time granted expires, at the Department's discretion; a non-refundable processing fee of $200 applies to every extension of stay application.
Can I work remotely from The Bahamas?
No official source we could read describes a remote-work visa or permit for The Bahamas. The Department of Immigration says visitors must not intend to engage in any gainful employment while in The Bahamas.
How much does a Bahamas visitor visa cost?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the single-entry Visitor’s Visa at $160.00; no official source we could read names the currency. The fees are payable at the time of visa application and are non-refundable, by credit or debit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express only). Multiple-entry visas for 3 months, 6 months or 1 year cost $250, and the applicant must provide copies of three previous successful visas to The Bahamas; a 3-year multiple-entry visa costs $500 and is not available online.
Do US citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
US citizens can visit the Bahamas visa-free. Full rules for United States passport holders.
Do UK citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
UK citizens can visit the Bahamas visa-free. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.
Do German citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
German citizens can visit the Bahamas visa-free. Full rules for Germany passport holders.
What documents do I need to enter the Bahamas?
Passport validity: At the interview at the border you must present a passport that is valid for at least six months. Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to the Bahamas. Return or onward ticket: The Department of Immigration says that during the interview at the border the prospective visitor must possess a valid return ticket or means of departing The Bahamas, and present a completed Bahamas Immigration Disembarkation/Embarkation Card. Proof of funds: The Department of Immigration says that, under the Immigration Act, Chapter 191, Section 22, travellers who are not citizens or legal residents must meet prescribed criteria at the border, including having financial means to sustain themselves during the stay (or identifying a local sponsor who will receive them).
How long can I stay in the Bahamas without a visa?
Usually 90 days (2 passports); visa-free stays range from 30 to 240 days depending on your passport.
How many countries can visit Bahamas without a visa?
124 of 198 passports can enter Bahamas visa-free (63%). 1 can apply online (eVisa or eTA), and 73 need a visa from an embassy.
Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).
Travelling from Bahamas?
Where can Bahamas citizens travel visa-free?
Bahamas passport holders can visit 101 countries without a visa. Open a country for the exact rules.
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Albania
90d
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Andorra
90d
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Angola
30d
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Antigua and Barbuda
180d
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Austria
90d
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Barbados
∞
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Belgium
90d
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Belize
∞
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Benin
90d
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
90d
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Botswana
90d
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Brazil
90d
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Bulgaria
90d
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Chile
90d
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China
30d
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Colombia
90d
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Costa Rica
180d
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Croatia
90d
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Cyprus
90d
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Czechia
90d
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Denmark
90d
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Dominica
180d
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Dominican Republic
∞
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Ecuador
90d
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El Salvador
180d
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Estonia
90d
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Eswatini
30d
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Fiji
120d
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Finland
90d
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France
90d
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Gambia
90d
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Georgia
360d
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Germany
90d
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Ghana
90d
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Greece
90d
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Grenada
90d
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Guatemala
90d
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Guyana
90d
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Haiti
90d
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Honduras
90d
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Hong Kong
90d
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Hungary
90d
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Iceland
90d
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Ireland
90d
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Israel
90d
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Italy
90d
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Jamaica
∞
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Japan
90d
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Kiribati
90d
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Kosovo
90d
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Latvia
90d
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Lesotho
90d
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Liechtenstein
90d
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Lithuania
90d
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Luxembourg
90d
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Malawi
90d
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Malaysia
30d
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Malta
90d
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Mauritius
90d
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Mexico
180d
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Micronesia
30d
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Moldova
90d
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Monaco
90d
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Montenegro
90d
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Netherlands
90d
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North Macedonia
90d
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Norway
90d
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Palestine
∞
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Panama
90d
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Paraguay
90d
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Peru
180d
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Philippines
30d
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Poland
90d
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Portugal
90d
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Romania
90d
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Rwanda
30d
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
180d
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Saint Lucia
42d
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
180d
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San Marino
90d
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Serbia
30d
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Seychelles
90d
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Singapore
30d
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Slovakia
90d
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Slovenia
90d
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South Africa
30d
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Spain
90d
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Suriname
180d
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Sweden
90d
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Switzerland
90d
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Tajikistan
30d
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Tanzania
90d
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Trinidad and Tobago
∞
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Uganda
90d
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United Arab Emirates
90d
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Uruguay
90d
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Uzbekistan
30d
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Vanuatu
120d
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Vatican City
90d
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Zambia
90d
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Zimbabwe
90d